AFL Swans vs Dockers Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 17, 2025
Last updated: Jul 3, 2025, 9:33AM | Published: Jul 2, 2025, 9:34AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Swans vs Dockers Round 17 DFS contest starts at 1:10pm AEST on July 6, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 17.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Sydney Swans vs Fremantle match-up to help you find the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Brayshaw (FRE, MID) | $15,810 | 107.1 | 6.8 |
| Value | Isaiah Dudley (FRE, FWD) | $6,000 | 50.8 | 8.5 |
| Fade | Jake Lloyd (SYD, MID/DEF) | $12,740 | 77.5 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | James Aish (FRE, DEF/MID) | $8,000 | 66.8 | 8.3 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks offer the most "bang for your buck," meaning they're expected to perform well relative to their salary.
Conversely, a "fade" is a player considered to offer lower value for money, based on their expected score relative to their salary. For budget-conscious strategies, "cheapie" options refer to the best value players at lower price points not already mentioned.
In fantasy sports, understanding value—assessing a player's potential output against their salary—is crucial, as players scoring high relative to their cost are key in crafting the optimal line-up.
The "Pts/$1K" metric shows the predicted points for every $1,000 of a player's salary. A higher number indicates better value, making it easier to spot players who could outperform their cost.
Positional Breakdown
DEF (Defender)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan Clark (FRE) | $14,800 | 93 | 6.3 |
| Value | James Aish (FRE) | $8,000 | 66.8 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Jake Lloyd (SYD) | $12,740 | 77.5 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Oscar McDonald (FRE) | $6,550 | 53.5 | 8.2 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Andrew Brayshaw (FRE) | $15,810 | 107.1 | 6.8 |
| Value | James Aish (FRE) | $8,000 | 66.8 | 8.3 |
| Fade | Isaac Heeney (SYD) | $15,030 | 91.6 | 6.1 |
| Cheapie | Corey Wagner (FRE) | $9,200 | 65.7 | 7.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shai Bolton (FRE) | $11,050 | 71.1 | 6.4 |
| Value | Isaiah Dudley (FRE) | $6,000 | 50.8 | 8.5 |
| Cheapie | Jye Amiss (FRE) | $6,000 | 48.2 | 8 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brodie Grundy (SYD) | $16,030 | 99.6 | 6.2 |
| Value | Sean Darcy (FRE) | $10,240 | 74.1 | 7.2 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your AFL Swans vs Dockers Round 17 teams, consider starting with a value player like Isaiah Dudley. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Andrew Brayshaw is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including James Aish.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jake Lloyd is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Swans vs Dockers slate closes at 1:10pm AEST on Sunday. ENTER NOW!
As with all AFL DFS contests, whether you start with our studs or build around our value picks, leveraging Fantasy Insider's data-driven AFL fantasy news and strategies, combined with your own research, can enhance your chances of winning in the AFL Swans vs Dockers Round 17 contest. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Sydney Swans vs Fremantle prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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